Community Focused
The St. Louis American Foundation, along with its education partners, has distributed more than $14 million in scholarships for high-potential, local minority students while also contributing to various community grants.
Recognition Events
Scholarships
Community Grants
Foundation News
- McClure makes learning a lifelong mission
by Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American on September 10, 2026 at 12:25 pmRichard “Rich” McClure has spent a lifetime learning to appreciate the value of learning — not just for young people, but for himself as well. From his childhood in Springfield, Missouri, through 20 years in public service and a long corporate career to his later work with nonprofit and educational organizations, McClure, 73, has put The post McClure makes learning a lifelong mission appeared first on St. Louis American.
- A calling, not a contract
by Na'Porsha Williams | The St. Louis American on September 3, 2026 at 10:47 amWhen floodwaters damaged a Jennings School District building and a cyberattack targeted the district’s network, Superintendent Dr. Paula Knight had […]
- Cardinal Ritter helped shape her. Now she shapes it
by Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American on August 27, 2026 at 11:00 amWhen Tamiko Armstead first heard about Cardinal Ritter College Prep, she didn’t know such a place existed. Her parents were determined to send […]
- Armstead, Knight, McClure lead Salute honoreesby Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American on August 21, 2026 at 9:30 pm
- A night for the new guard shaping our regionby Zaria Mac | The St. Louis American on May 22, 2026 at 6:57 pm
- 2026 Salute to Young Leaders Awards by Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American on May 21, 2026 at 1:00 am
- Gallery: 2026 Salute to Businessby The St. Louis American staff on February 20, 2026 at 5:58 pm
Salute to Excellence
Education
The Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala recognizes outstanding local Black educators and provides needed resources for high-achieving students of color to pursue their higher education goals.
Business
The Salute to Excellence in Business Awards and Networking Luncheon highlights African-American corporate managers and businesses.
Young Leaders
The Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception celebrates African-American professionals under the age 40.
Proceeds from the St. Louis American Foundation‘s 4 annual Salute to Excellence events benefit community grants as well as scholarships for local minority students. In 2022 alone, the foundation and its partners offered $2.8 million in scholarships and community grants, and has fostered more than $15 million since 1994.